The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort.

More than just a military outpost, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff, much like they do today.

Live Programs and Tours

Demonstrations and tours by costumed interpreters are scheduled throughout the day.

Exhibits

All fourteen buildings in the fort are restored and open to the public. They are furnished with period settings highlighting the building’s particular function or a themed exhibit. Special exhibits include:

Mackinac, An Island Famous in These Regions on the second floor of the Soldier’s’ Barracks presents the full history of Mackinac Island.

Military Medicine at Mackinac: 1780-1895 in the Post Hospital explores medical care at the fort and changing nineteenth-century medical practices.

Kids’ Quarters features hands-on displays and interactive games.

Audiovisual Programs

Heritage of Mackinac is featured in the Post Commissary, providing an overview history of Mackinac. It repeats every 20 minutes.

Book your next getaway at the charming Market Street Inn on Mackinac Island, Michigan. The inn offers a variety of uniquely furnished guest rooms at affordable rates and a cozy sitting area where you may relax after a day of sightseeing and having fun on Mackinac Island.

The gardens surrounding the Market Street Inn provide an intimate and relaxing environment. Reserve our beautiful back garden area for parties, weddings, and receptions.

The inn, built at the turn of the century as a private home, has been updated to include all modern conveniences including:

The funniest comedy show on Mackinac Island! (Never mind, it’s the only one.)

Stu Stuart’s mass-appeal style of comedy is clever, witty and unpredictable with an unexpected edge. He presents his comedy in a comfortable and witty manner causing you to think, then laugh, all while continually pulling the rug out from you when you least suspect it, says the Seattle Times.

His delightfully different slice-of-life comedy is enjoyed by people of all ages. He’s proof you don’t have to be dirty to be funny. He’s sometimes dark, but always humorous. Every once in a while a comedian comes along that really hits home–this is Stu.

His conversational style of in-the-moment and often improvised comedy is a delight to watch and guarantees no two shows will be exactly the same. This is one of the reasons many people return year-after-year to see his show.

Tickets available at the Lilac Tree Suites front desk and at the door.
General Admission $15
Students, Seniors & Military $12.50
Family Package (Parents & children) $50
Groups of 10 or more $10.

Cash and checks accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Advance tickets encouraged to guarantee admission as seating is limited. Showroom at the Lilac Tree Hotel features a full bar with specialty drinks and is smoke free. Showtimes, dates and locations subject to change without notice. For more information call (231) 215-0173. To get advance tickets before arriving on Mackinac, call and we will email or U.S. Mail you tickets to guarantee your place.

I stayed there in 1980 ??? I remember the long dining room table and a lovely sitting area facing the bridge.

My daughter was married there. It's beautiful!

Beautiful place to stay, great staff....can't wait to stay there again.

So many good times here back in the 80s!!!

We spent our first night as honeymooners at the Stonecliff

This is a perfect picture of The Inn.

Love this place

I used to party in that Place We had it All to our Selves I had all the Keys We'd cut the power and Play Flashlight Tag about 10 of us, My friends and I..Way to Crazy... Wonder if anyone else did that. The Bowling Alley was a TRUE Blast!... (Y)

I have been there many times. And the Woods to eat.

Such a beautiful place. Can't wait until August Mike Nowosielski

Beautiful capture. Holly-Admin for Healthy Heart Healthy Living.

Looks different from summer time when Bobbie Cruzan and I stayed!
Can't wait to go back up again and taking Megan Cruzan and who ever else wants to go with us to see Hunter

I stayed there in 1980 ??? I remember the long dining room table and a lovely sitting area facing the bridge.

My daughter was married there. It's beautiful!

Beautiful place to stay, great staff....can't wait to stay there again.

So many good times here back in the 80s!!!

We spent our first night as honeymooners at the Stonecliff

This is a perfect picture of The Inn.

Love this place

I used to party in that Place We had it All to our Selves I had all the Keys We'd cut the power and Play Flashlight Tag about 10 of us, My friends and I..Way to Crazy... Wonder if anyone else did that. The Bowling Alley was a TRUE Blast!... (Y)

I have been there many times. And the Woods to eat.

Such a beautiful place. Can't wait until August Mike Nowosielski

Beautiful capture. Holly-Admin for Healthy Heart Healthy Living.

Looks different from summer time when Bobbie Cruzan and I stayed!
Can't wait to go back up again and taking Megan Cruzan and who ever else wants to go with us to see Hunter

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Winter has returned to Mackinac Island… (Photo via The Inn at Stonecliffe – Mackinac Island)

The Village Inn will feature a Fish Fry with all you can eat locally caught whitefish in addition to our regular menu. The Village Inn is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner The dinner menu features award winning entrees, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza & desserts. A full service bar and First Class wine list make it a favorite gathering place for Islanders during the winter.

Saturday is the Annual Ski Run / Chili Cookoff noon – 4pm
This sixteenth annual event features tasting and judging of multiple chili entries from the island and all over. All Snow drifter members are encouraged to enter their favorite chili and win prizes Or participate in the tasting and judging.

Cross Country Ski/Walk Memento Postcard Poker Rally starts 8am Saturday
Register at the Village Inn any time between 8:00am and noon. No registration fee. Routes take you by by Arch Rock, Fort Holmes, Fort Mackinac and Sugarloaf. It’s not a race, ski at your leisure. Prizes awarded at 5:30pm, cards may be turned in as early as noon.